Event And Training

The captioned event will be held on 5 December 2018, at 8/F, The Wave, 4 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong. As HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations, Members can enjoy a discount rate offered by the host.

The captioned conference will be held on 23 November 2018, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, at Diamond Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road, Hong Kong. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organization.

In respond to the majority request for HKCA to coordinate training courses from our Members, our BIM Taskforce experts have selected available courses for 3 different groups of staff. Please [Click Here] to view the course details, CV of trainers offered by the course providers and enrollment methods.

The captioned event will be held on 6 July 2018, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, at Grand Ballroom, Harbour Grand Hong Kong, 23 Oil Street, Fortress Hill, Hong Kong. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations and Members can enjoy the special rate offered by the organizer.

The captioned conference will be held on 18 May 2018, at Assembly Hall, 4/F, North Tower, The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong, 41 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

The captioned awards are opened for nominations until 29 June 2018. The CMA 2018 Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held on 16 November 2018 at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

As seats are limited and based on a first-come-first-served basis, Members are encouraged to submit the application form before 28 May 2018. For queries, please contact Mr Evan Mak at 2100 9846) or Mr Warren Ng at 2100 9525 of the CIC Secretariat.

The Carnival is scheduled on 27 May 2018 (Sunday) at Kwun Tong Promenade - Vessel. Members companies are cordially invited to participate challenge race(s) in the Carnival. Interested parties please complete and return the reply slip by email: safetyweek7@devb.gov.hkon or before 7 May 2018.

The captioned conference will be held on 18 May 2018, at Assembly Hall, 4/F, North Tower, The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong, 41 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

As seats are limited and based on a first-come-first-served basis, Members are encouraged to submit the application form before 23 April 2018. For queries, please contact Mr Evan Mak (#2100 9846) or Mr Warren Ng (#2100 9525).

Seats are limited and based on a first-come-first-served basis. Please submit an application form to Mr Warren Ng at warrenng@cic.hk on or before 18 May 2018. Applicants will be notified for payment and course details after application is accepted. For queries, please contact Mr Evan Mak at 2100 9846 or Mr Warren Ng at 2100 9525.

To enhance safety awareness of construction industry, the Development Bureau and the Construction Industry Council co-organize the Safety Video Competition 2018. The competition has been launched and interested Members are cordially invited to submit their entries by 13 April 2018.

The captioned conference will be held on 18 May 2018, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, at Grand Ballroom, Level 1, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

The captioned forum will be held on 27 April 2018, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, at Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, 3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

The captioned summit will be held on 28 June 2018, at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations, Members can enjoy a special 30% discount (HK$2,240/US$280) per person by entering the registration code:

OSHC and Lingnan University – Study on Occupational Stress and Its Social and Economic Implication in Hong Kong

HKCA Members are cordially invited to participate in this study, which is now being undertaken by the research team headed by Prof Siu Oi Ling of Lingnan University. Members who are interested in participating this study, please kindly contact Prof Siu’s research team (Tel: 26167229 or email: suilunchiu@ln.edu.hk) for arrangement.

The captioned conference will be held on 15 March 2018, at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations, HKCA Members are entitled to a discounted rate for conference registration.

Seminar on the Latest Development in Construction Materials Testing, Inspection and Certification

The captioned event is hosted by Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification and Hong Kong Accreditation Service, which will be held on 26 January 2018, from 2:30pm to 5:25pm, at Conference Hall, 4/F, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong.

The SME Committee has been working with the CIC to facilitate adoption of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology by contractors and we are glad to announce that CIC has scheduled 2 free seminars on 11 and 25 January 2018 for the industry including all HKCA Members. Members are encouraged to join these seminars to gain better understanding of the new technology.

Business Environment Council – Technical Seminar on Latest Development of Waste Management Technologies (English Only)

The captioned Seminar will be held on 25 January 2017, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, at BEC Headquarters, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations, Members can enjoy 5% off discount.

HKIS – Safety Seminar – Reduce the Risk to the Safety and Health of People at Work (English Only)

The captioned event will be held on 11 November 2017, from 9:10am to 1:00pm, at Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 1207, 12/F Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

Briefing on “Why and How will the Competition Ordinance influence the Hong Kong construction sector?” (English Only) (Repeated Notice)

The captioned briefing will show Members why and how the new Competition Ordinance is likely to influence our everyday practice in the construction sector. The seminar will discuss in particular the first competition cases before the Competition Tribunal, and the on-going Competition Commission’s investigations.

The details of the Briefing Session are as below:

Date : 17 October 2017 (Tuesday)

Venue : 1/F, HKCA, 180-182 Hennessy Road, Wanchai

Time : 3:00pm-5:00pm

Language : English

Fee : HK$100

Certification : (1) Law Society CPD (Subject to final approval)

(2) Certification of Attendance will also provided

Members are encouraged to send in their senior commercial staff and legal administrators to attend.

NEC Contracts will be more widely adopted in public sector contracts and main contractors should be prepared. The NEC Asia-Pacific Users’ Group Conference is scheduled to be held in September and the Secretariat has secured a 10% discount for HKCA Members from NEC. Enrolling Members can key in the code “HKCANEC10” when checkout. The discount is also applicable to the early bird offer.

In recent year, “Green Building” is one of the indicators for identifying the concept of “Sustainability”. We, CMA Testing, provide one-stop environmental services in Hong Kong. [More Details]

We offer variety of BEAM services, including both consultancy coordination services and laboratory testing. For measurement and testing, we are capable to conduct on-site dust and noise monitoring, water quality analysis, air quality and acoustic measurement. [Click Here] for the Details of our services scope.

Quality Building Award 2018 (English Only)

The QBA award is now open for nomination until on 3 November 2017. HKCA is one of the Co-organizers.

Briefing to HKCA Member on the New Form GF527 (Rev.1/2017) Under DEVB Technical Circular (Works) No. 3/2003A (English Only)

The Index Committee was working with the Development Bureau to finalize the content of the new Form GF527 that was promulgated on 27 March 2017. A seminar is arranged to brief Site Administration staff of Members on the detail of the requirements under Technical Circular (Works) No. 3/2003A and the important points to note during the parallel submission period.

Briefing on Amendments to the Standard Method of Measurement for Building Works (SMM4) (English Only) (Repeated Notice)

The Standard Method of Measurement for Building Works has been in use since 2005 and over the years there were numerous changes in the construction method and procurement practice. A Committee, including representatives from HKCA, was established in 2015 to start reviewing it and updates to deal with modern practices will be incorporated as amendments to the current HKSMM4 targeted to release soon.

We have invited Dr Paul Ho, Chairman of the HKIS SMM Committee, to introduce these proposed amendments to Members prior to its formal release.

Members are encouraged to send in their commercial staff to attend. Interested members please COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION AT EVENT SECTION OF MEMBER’S AREA of HKCA WEBSITE: http://www.hkca.com.hkbefore 26 April 2017. An online registration tutorial is enclosed with this notice. Please feel free to contact Ms Fung Wong at 3978 8422 or Ms Angel Chiu at 3978 8413 for enrolment queries. In case of over subscription, the Secretariat may have to limit the number of attendance from individual Member Companies. We will issue confirmation to Members before the event.

The captioned event is co-organized by The Civil Engineering Department of The University of Hong Kong and CIC, which will be held on 25 April 2017 at Wang Gungwu Theatre, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

The Concert will be held on 5 May 2017, at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. [Event Poster]

As one of the event co-organizers, we cordially invite all Members, with your family and friends, to give the support to the concert. HKCA has reserved tickets in various amount (HK$600/ HK $450/ HK $300) for your subscription. The proceeds of the concert will be donated to the Construction Charity Fund.

Interested Members please fill the attached ticket reservation form [Click Here] and return the form and the cheque to the Secretariat on or before 11 April 2017 for centralized booking. For ticket reservation queries, please contact Ms Angel Chiu at 3978 8413. For the Concert Queries, please contact CIC Ms Yen Lee at 2100 9006 or Ms Celia Lai at 2100 9042.

The captioned Conference will be held on 18 February 2017, at Silver Box, Hotel ICON, Tsim Sha Tsui. HKCA is one of the Major Supporting Organizations. Members are encourage to nominate young professionals (other than YMS Council and Officers) from their organisations to attend this Conference.

Please kindly complete and return the reply slip before 3 February 2017 for the Secretariat’s coordination. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact Ms Jennifer Ng at 2572 1886.

The captioned event will be held from 26 to 29 June 2017 at the Hong Kong Science Park. Under the theme “Metropolitan Transportation Infrastructure in Smart Cities”, the event will provide a good platform to meet specialists, experts and government officials in transportation and smart cities. Official delegates from Asia-Pacific countries will join this event including those from Japan, Singapore and Australia etc.[Details]

09 Dec

World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017 (English Only)

The captioned event will be held from 5 to 7 June 2017, at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations of this event.

The “International Lean Construction Conference” hosted by HKCA on 17 October is a key initiative of our association, representing main contractors, to engage all industry stakeholders to draws on international concepts and experience in improving the construction sector and promote discussions amongst the local industry to reflect on local practices in strive to find common grounds to boost productivity and lower construction costs. The outcomes should benefit all.

Senior and middle management staff are encouraged to join this conference and to share their views on practical issues, difficulties, obstacles, inefficiencies and most importantly suggestions on alternatives to improve productivities along the full supply chain (from inception to service life) with particular attention during the design to physical delivery from the main contractors’ perspective.

Legal Seminar: ‘Trouble at the Temple – An update on the recent High Court decision in the case of Chun Wo Building Construction Ltd v. Metta Resources Ltd’ (English Only)(Update)

The judgment of Tsz Shan Monastery(慈山寺) case should be interesting to main contractors commercial staff and contract administrators. We have invited Mr Peter Clayton, Partner of Pinsent Masons to provide his insight about the case. Members are encouraged to take the opportunity to know more about the case and the implications of the judgment. The details of the Seminar are as below:

Interested members please COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION AT THE EVENT SECTION WITHIN THE MEMBER’S AREA of HKCA WEBSITE (http://www.hkca.com.hk) before 26 September 2016. Seating capacity of the venue is 120 and places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. For more details or enrolment queries please contact Ms Fung Wong at 3978 8422 or Ms Angel Chiu at 3978 8413.

Legal Seminar: ‘Trouble at the Temple – An update on the recent High Court decision in the case of Chun Wo Building Construction Ltd v. Metta Resources Ltd’ (English Only)

The Seminar will review the case and provide guidance on the court’s rulings in construction contract administration responsibilities and practices. Mr Peter Clayton, Partner and Mr Alvin Ho, Senior Associate of Pinsent Masons are the speakers of the Seminar.

Interested members please COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION AT THE EVENT SECTION WITHIN THE MEMBER’S AREA of HKCA WEBSITE (http://www.hkca.com.hk) before 26 September 2016. Seating capacity of the venue is 120 and places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. For more details or enrolment queries please contact Ms Fung Wong at 3978 8422 or Ms Angel Chiu at 3978 8413.

HKOSHA – Seminar on “Safe Use and Operation of Lifting Frames for Bridge Construction” (English Only)

The captioned event will be held on 25 August 2016, at 7:00pm-8:30pm, at The Construction Industry Resources Centre, CIC, G/F, 44 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

The local construction industry experienced a period of drop in productivity accompanied with spiraling construction cost increase due to many reasons. For the construction industry to be sustainable, we see the need to change and improve our productivity as a high priority. We understand this will be a long process but need to start now in order to maintain the competitiveness of our business.

Our Association has taken the initiation to host a one-day Conference to collect views and ideas from major industry stakeholders using the topic “Lean Construction” as a theme. Mr CHAN Mo Po, Paul, GBS, MH, JP, Secretary for Development has accepted our invitation to be the Guest of Honour to deliver a keynote speech. We have invited prominent speakers from both overseas and Hong Kong to share their views and experience and moderators from local professional institutions to facilitate discussions.

The event will be held on 17 October 2016 (Monday) at Meeting Room N101, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre,1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

Briefing on A Study of the Risk Sharing Pattern in the Construction Projects in Hong Kong (English Only) (Repeated Notice)

This briefing aims to present a research study on exploring the common features of risk allocation in Hong Kong private construction contracts and categorize the type of inappropriate or unfair risk sharing pattern. Dr Andy Wong and Dr Johnny Wong, Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are the researchers for the report. Dr Andy Wong will discuss 7 major points of unfair risk sharing pattern are categorized, respectively, i) discrepancy of contract documents, ii) claim for extension of time, iii) claim for loss and/or expense, iv) rectification of defects, v) determination, omission and recovery by the employer, vi) unforeseeable ground conditions and vii) impending legislation. In addition, the concerns on BQ roles, warranty and bond issues are also addressed.

New technology and solution strategically applied could help main contractors to tackle some of the challenges we face. HKCA members are invited to a special session offered by HKT/1O1O’s together with their partners – VHSoft Technologies and Global Virtual Designand Construction Limited to explore how integrated fixed-mobile solutions and network services could help improve efficiency and productivity. The briefing will be suitable for top management and IT manager of member companies. A wine tasting session is also included free of charge.

New technology and solution strategically applied could help main contractors to tackle some of the challenges we face. HKCA members are invited to a special session offered by HKT/1O1O’s together with their partners – VHSoft Technologies and Global Virtual Designand Construction Limited to explore how integrated fixed-mobile solutions and network services could help improve efficiency and productivity. The briefing will be suitable for top management and IT manager of member companies. A wine tasting session is also included free of charge.

Briefing on How to Properly Handle Industrial Summonses and Subsequent Issues

Construction companies are often faced with unnecessary prosecutions following a Labour Department inspection or an industrial accident. This talk will explain common regulatory or industrial offences, means to properly handle such summonses and potential effects of site accident on the projects. Sr Phyllis So, Legal Director, Ms Stephanie Lau, Senior Associate and Ir Edmund Chau, Associate from Clyde & Co are the speaker for the seminar. This talk is targeted at contractor employees such as site safety officers who need to deal with or tackle site safety issues as well as the management of construction companies who would want to have a safe working environment so as to ensure that they can focus on timely completion of their projects.

The captioned training will be held on 17 June 2016, HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

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BEAM Affiliate Training and Examination Programme (English Only)

The SME Committee has been working with the Hong Kong Green Building Council to promote the Beam Affiliate Training Programme that aims to equip your staff with the necessary green building knowledge. The training and Examination Programme is scheduled on 26 May 2016. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organization and Members are entitled a 25% discount of the training fee.

Filibustering is hurting our livelihood and the industry future. To demonstrate against filibustering in LegCo, the CIA Parade is now re-scheduled to 8 May 2016 (Sunday) at Charter Garden, Central (start) to LegCo Square (End).

The captioned summit is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, which would be held on 18 May 2016. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations, Members are entitled by using the code “BNR30HKCA” to enjoy 30% special discount by registered online by 8 April 2016.

HKCA is co-organizing the captioned course with the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers. This elite course aims to provide helpful reviews and knowledge refreshment on relevant ordinances, regulations and current codes of practice for the AS interview.

The captioned event is hosted by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Civil and Engineering Alumni Association, which will be held on 5 December 2015, at Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

The captioned event will be held on 30 October 2015 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations and HKCA Members are entitled to the discounted registration rate (Member's rate).

The captioned event is hosted by Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Association (CEEAA), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, on 5 December 2015, at Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

The captioned event is organized by United Nations ESCAP, collaborated with Green Council and KEITI, which will be held from 26-28 October 2015, at Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. HKCA is one of the Supporting Organizations.

To raise environmental awareness of construction site, a seminar will be held on the 30th September 2015 to introduce the practical guide for project planning and air pollution control. Members who are interested are welcomed to attend.

To enhance the awareness of anti-corruption and the importance of abiding the law, HKCA invited the ICAC to give a seminar for our industry. The seminar will equip Members with knowledge on the relevant legislations, risk management managing staff integrity and prevention on corruption. There will be analysis on different cases in relation to corruption offences. The seminar will be held on 11 September 2015, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, at 1/F Conference Room, HKCA.

27/2015 Work at Height Safety – OSHC28/2015 Minor Works Safety – Working at Height – OSHC29/2015 A plasterer was electrocuted while carrying out plastering work – OSHC30/2015 Construction Safety Poster from CIC – Work Safety on Vessels and Construction over water31/2015 Stay Alert on Prevention and Control of Dengue Fever Vector – Strengthening of Control Measures – CIC

The captioned seminar will be held on 11 March 2015, at 3:00pm, at N106-N108, HKCEC. HKCA Members are cordially invited to attend this seminar. Interested members please complete the reply form and return it by fax to 2575 7027. Please feel free to contact Ms Jacko Cheung at 3978 8436 or email to jackocheung@hkca.com.hk for any queries.

The captioned variety show is jointly organized by the Development Bureau and Construction Industry Council will be held on 23 March 2015 to raise fund for the Construction Charity Fund (the Fund). HKCA Members are cordially invited to give generous support to the variety show and make a donation. Please find the attached Sponsorship Package information and reply form for consideration.No donation will be considered too small for the purpose and the organizers are looking forward to your favorable response.

The event is organized by Buildings Department, which will be held on 14-20 March 2015 at the Jockey Club Innovation Tower of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKCA Members are cordially invited to attend the event.

Mediate First for a Win-Win Solution – Seminar on Construction Mediation

A Seminar on Construction Mediation will be held on 4 March 2015. It aims at enhancing construction practitioners’ understanding of mediation and using mediation first to resolve disputes before resorting to litigation. The leading experts will share their experience and knowledge of mediation in resolving disputes. They will also share how mediation can be successfully applied in a wide range of cases. Interested Members are welcomed to join.

The Construction Industry Alliance (CIA) was formed to raise public awareness on the serious impact posed to the construction industry due to an extended filibustering in the LegCo. It is not a political organization and was formed by 15 industry stakeholders with 6 supporting organizations, comprising main contractors, sub-contractors, professionals, consultancy practices, and front line personnel. The CIA Members is now organizing a rally to bring up public’s awareness on the impact arising from filibustering on our industry and the local economy.

The Construction Industry Alliance (CIA) was formed to raise public awareness on the serious impact posed to the construction industry due to an extended filibustering in the LegCo. It is not a political organization and was formed by 15 industry stakeholders with 6 supporting organizations, comprising main contractors, sub-contractors, professionals, consultancy practices, and front line personnel. The CIA Members is now organizing a rally to bring up public’s awareness on the impact arising from filibustering on our industry and the local economy. [Details]

30 Jan

NEC3 Master Classes (English Only)

The series of training on NEC contract will be held from 4to 11 February 2015.[Details]

The captioned seminar is exclusively for HKCA Members by Fuji Xerox (Hong Kong) Limited which will be held on 6 February 2015 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Seminar will focus on reducing the burdens of document management in construction claim and managing the communication of project document in a smarter way. [Details]

23 Jan

Advance Document Sharing Solution for AEC industry (English Only)

The captioned Seminar is hosted by Fujixerox, which will be held on 6 February 2015, at 11:30am, at S427-S428, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, exclusively for HKCA Members. [click here]

The captioned briefing are co-organized by HKCA and HKIE, which will be held on 23 Jan 2015. [click here]

16 Jan

Construction Industry Alliance – Anti-Filibuster Rally (8 March 2015)

The Construction Industry Alliance (CIA) was formed to raise public awareness on the serious impact posed to the Construction Industry due to an extended filibustering in the LegCo. It is not a political organization and was formed by 15 industry stakeholders and 5 supporting organizations, including main contractors, sub-contractors, professional, consultancy associations and front line personnel. The CIA Members proposed to organize a rally to bring up public’s awareness on the possible impact it may affect the construction industry and the local economy. [Detail]